Even now, after whatever gains feminism has made in involving fathers in the rearing of their children, I still think virtually all of us spend the most formative years of our lives very much in the presence of women

What I still ask for daily-for life as long as I have work to do, and work as long as I have life.

Many Americans would die naked in the middle of the road before they'd tell you what's hurt them most. But a born Southerner will show you the cell in their heart that burns the hardest. They'll hold it out to you in their bare right hand.

The only thing more destructive than a tornado is a family.

The sound of story is the dominant sound of our lives.

Strength just comes in one brand - you. Stand up at sunrise and meet what they send you and keep your hair combed

Cities are the least permanent things in our civilization.